Some medicines are missing in French pharmacies. The phenomenon is getting worse, now hitting certain antibiotics and requiring health authorities to take urgent action. However, for some observers, it is too late and insufficient. “Today, there is a shortage of essential antibiotics in our countries”pediatrician Remy Salomon, chair of the AP-HP’s founding medical committee, tweeted Thursday evening.
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The main concern is amoxicillin. This drug is actually the main antibiotic prescribed to children in France to fight a range of bacterial infections, such as some ear infections and pneumonia. But he is suffering now “Strong Supply Tensions” In its most commonly used form among children, the public drug agency ANSM said Friday, triggering a situation that could last until March.
No benefit against bronchiolitis
Therefore, it can be difficult to find this treatment in pharmacies, a phenomenon that is, however, far from being limited to France, as it affects most European countries, the United States and Canada. The issue, according to health authorities, is an increase in demand after several years marked by the Covid crisis and numerous health restrictions that have reduced the spread of many diseases. “Inventories were not at their usual height” and: “Production lines must be restarted.”explained ANSM during the press conference.
The authorities have therefore taken a series of emergency measures, including rationing, which limits the amount each pharmacy can order. They also urged doctors and patients to use these antibiotics only when necessary. for example, they are not interested in bronchiolitis in the conditions of its epidemic. This risk of shortages is part of a wider context where authorities have already had to tighten the use of certain medicines in recent months.
Source: Le Figaro
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